Vintage Glazed Ceramic Terrier Figurine

This item is a small-scale, glazed ceramic figurine depicting a dog, likely a Jack Russell or Smooth Fox Terrier, in an alert, standing pose. The figurine is crafted from cast porcelain or earthenware and finished with a high-gloss crystalline glaze. Its color palette consists of a bright white base with black irregular spots concentrated on the torso, tail, and front leg, and a warm tan or ginger coloration over the ears and eye area of the head. The facial details feature hand-painted black eyes and a black nose, with a subtle pink application for the tongue. The piece stands on four legs with a dynamic forward-leaning posture and an upturned tail. The craftsmanship suggests mid-century mass production, possibly of Japanese origin from the post-WWII 'Occupied Japan' era or a similar European export market from the 1950s-1960s. Condition-wise, the glaze appears intact with minimal crazing or surface scratches visible in the lighting; however, there is a distinct yellow residue or marking on the left side of the dog's neck, which may be aging adhesive, a manufacturing blemish, or a staining agent from its environment. The anatomical proportions are stylized yet recognizable, characteristic of decorative mantle pottery from the mid-20th century.